Matthew Broderick/Nathan Lane

The acting duo have earned a place in stage history on par with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. They packed houses this year at the revival of "The Odd Couple," where they continued the Mutt & Jeff routine they perfected in "The Producers." Broderick and Lane are among Broadway's most powerful and well-compensated talent, each earning a reported $100,000 per week. Their combined star power on theater marquees is enough to virtually guarantee a box office bonanza.

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